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Affiliate World Europe is one of the biggest affiliate and performance marketing conferences on the planet, held every summer in Barcelona. This guide covers what Affiliate World Europe is, when and where it happens, who should attend, and how to get the most out of it.
What is Affiliate World Europe?
Affiliate World Europe is the European flagship of the Affiliate World Conferences series, run by the team behind STM Forum. It gathers affiliates, media buyers, advertisers, networks and technology vendors for two days of talks, masterminds and a large expo floor at Fira Barcelona. It is known for cutting edge media buying, ecommerce and traffic monetization content.
When and where is Affiliate World Europe?
Affiliate World Europe takes place in Barcelona each summer, usually in July, at the Fira Barcelona venue. The 2026 edition ran in July at Fira Barcelona Montjuic, and a 2027 summer edition in Barcelona is expected. Always confirm the exact 2027 dates on the official site before booking travel.
Who should attend?
- Affiliates and media buyers scaling paid traffic
- Ecommerce and direct to consumer brand owners
- Ad networks, trackers and traffic sources
- Advertisers and program managers seeking partners
- Agencies and SaaS vendors in performance marketing
What to expect at Affiliate World Europe
- A large expo floor packed with networks and traffic sources
- Keynotes and masterminds on media buying and ecommerce
- Thousands of attendees from around the world
- Structured networking plus well known after parties
- Deals, partnerships and fresh campaign ideas
How to make the most of it
- Set clear goals and a shortlist of partners to meet
- Book meetings in advance through the event app
- Prepare a short, clear pitch about what you do
- Attend talks that match your current bottleneck
- Follow up quickly while conversations are fresh
Affiliate World Europe pairs well with the other shows in our affiliate events guides. Confirm the latest dates, agenda and tickets on the official Affiliate World Conferences site before you book.
Affiliate World Europe FAQ
When is Affiliate World Europe 2027?
Affiliate World Europe is held in Barcelona each summer, typically in July. The exact 2027 dates are set by the organizer, so confirm them on the official Affiliate World Conferences website before booking.
Where is Affiliate World Europe held?
It takes place in Barcelona, Spain, at the Fira Barcelona exhibition complex. The 2026 edition was hosted at Fira Barcelona Montjuic.
Is Affiliate World Europe worth it?
For affiliates, media buyers, ecommerce brands and networks, yes. The expo floor, masterminds and networking make it one of the highest value events in performance marketing, provided you plan your meetings in advance.
The bottom line
Affiliate World Europe is a must consider event for anyone serious about paid traffic, ecommerce and affiliate marketing. Confirm the 2027 dates on the official site, set your goals early, book meetings ahead, and you will leave with partners, ideas and deals.